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Test DP: Step 12

12) Check VSS Output Voltage  With vehicle raised on hoist, turn ignition switch to the RUN position. Place transmission in Neutral. Disconnect VSS. Jumper pin No. 1 of the harness side of connector to pin No. 1 of the sensor side of connector. Jumper pin No. 2 of the harness side of the connector to pin No. 2 of the sensor side of connector. Jumper pin No. 3 of the harness side of the connector to pin No. 3 of the sensor side of connector. Connect positive lead of DVOM to pin No. 2 of the sensor side of connector and negative lead of DVOM to pin No. 1 of sensor side of connector. Set DVOM on 20-volt scale. Observe voltage while slowly rotating rear tire. If voltage rises to greater than 5.5 volts and falls to less than 1.5 volts in a regular cycle, replace ECA, reconnect VSS and repeat QUICK TEST. If not, replace VSS and repeat QUICK TEST.

Fig 1: Checking VSS Output Voltage
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